2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA engine

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
After customize is complete, press the SETUP US/M button to
set the selected item.
If the customization fails, the previously setting will be displayed.
If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the display change to normal
display.
■
Feature customization error
• If SYSTEM ERROR message is indicated, turn the engine switch off and
then on again.
• If SYSTEM ERROR message is indicated again, contact your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the display.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■The multi-information disp lay at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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When driving
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, parking, tail, license plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on and off
automatically. (When the engine switch is in the ON posi-
tion)
Canada U.S.A.

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■Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front turn signal lights
turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake
is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
■ Headlight control sensor
■ Automatic light off system
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights automati-
cally turn off after 30 seconds when all doors are closed with the engine
switch turned to the ACC or LOCK position. (The lights turn off immedi-
ately if the button on the wireless remote control is pressed after all
doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically
with the engine switch turned to the ACC or LOCK position and the
driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the ON position, or turn
the headlight switch off once and then back to the or position.
■ Customization
●That can be configured at Toyota dealer (vehicles without multi-informa-
tion display)
Settings (automatic light off system) can be changed. (Customizable
features P. 569)
● It is possible to change the settings (vehicles with multi-information dis-
play) (Feature customization P. 169)
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
NOTICE
■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
■ When a nozzle becomes block
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
Rear window wiper and washer
■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
●The engine switch must be in the ON position.
● The back window is fully closed.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. washer linkage wiper control) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 569)
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
Intermittent window wiper operation.
Normal window wiper operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
The rear window wiper operates while the washer squirts.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight cleaner switch (if equipped)
■The headlight cleaner can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position and the headlights are turned on.
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may
cause the washer fluid pump to overheat.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
Dynamic laser cruise control (if equipped)
Dynamic laser cruise control supplements conventional cruise con-
trol with a vehicle-to-vehicle dist ance control. In the vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance control mode, the vehicle automatically accelerates or
decelerates in order to maintain a set following distance from vehi-
cles ahead.
■ Select cruise mode
Selecting vehicle-to-vehicle
distance control mode
Press the ON-OFF button to
turn the cruise control on.
Push the button once more to
deactivate the cruise control.
Selecting conventional con-
stant speed control modePress the ON-OFF button to
turn the cruise control on.
Push the button once more to
deactivate the cruise control.
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode is always reset
when the engine switch is
turned to the ON position.
Switch to constant speed
control mode.
(push the cruise main
switch forward and hold for
approximately one second)